Walnut Crown Cake

Got this from a very dear friend many years ago. Thanks MaryLou.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  cup  chopped walnuts
• 2 3⁄4 cups flour
• 1 3⁄4 cups sugar
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1  cup shortening
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4  eggs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Grease& flour an angel cake pan.
3. Spread walnuts over bottom of pan.
4. Sift together dry ingredients into a large bowl.
5. Add milk, shortning, and vanilla.
6. Beat 2 minutes scraping bowl frequently.
7. Add eggs.
8. Beat 2 minutes more.
9. Pour mixture over walnuts in pan.
10. Bake 375 degrees 50-60 minutes.
11. Walnuts form a topping needs no icing.
12. Allow to cool in pan about 10 minutes.
13. Remove from pan& cool.